Foster Care Specialist

KVC Nebraska is looking for energetic, positive, caring professionals to join our team. If you are looking for a rewarding career and a compassionate, flexible work environment – KVC is the place for you!

At KVC, you'll belong to a close-knit team ad feel the deep sense of meaning that comes from providing life-changing help to children and families. You'll also enjoy great medical and dental insurance, a retirement savings match, paid time off, parental leave, wellness support, and professional growth. Join a values-driven team that is passionate about transforming people's experience of child welfare and mental health services. A national survey shows that our 1,500 team members across five states are significantly more engaged and satisfied than the average worker due to KVC's inspiring mission, tremendous flexibility, inclusive culture, and robust compensation and benefits.

The Foster Care Specialist will:

• recruit and provide initial training to foster families
• provide direct support and ongoing services to families that are licensed through KVC
• work to ensure that support and community resources are available for all families
• meet outcomes that exceed standards and provide excellent services to families

Due to the unique needs of the families we serve, this role does not have a predictable schedule. KVC staff have the flexibility to manage their own time to create a positive work-life balance, but there will be evening work required as well as significant travel time to visit families in their homes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field required
• Previous experience in family services is highly preferred

Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver's license and car insurance.

Benefits:

• KVC Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical insurance.
• A dental plan at no additional coverage cost to the employee, vision and life insurance plans.
• Supplemental health and life plans.
• Generous paid time off, a 403(b)-retirement plan with a company match.
• Paid parental plan.
• Tuition reimbursement

See more career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover what it’s like to work at KVC at www.kvc.org/careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Omaha, NE 68137